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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 699.06 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 699.06 and 338.95 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 699.06 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/699.06 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 699.06 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 236,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,946.39/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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